Nutrition For All
Nutrition for All is a new educational initiative offering free classes designed to help Oregonians cook, eat well, and feel more confident with food. Nutrition for All is a partnership between the James Beard Public Market and the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), made possible by funding from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and its philanthropic arm, Cambia Health Foundation.
Check out the class schedule below! Because these are hands-on, intimate sessions, space is limited, and sign-up is encouraged.
Preserving the Bounty - Rescheduled
Join Executive Chef Will Preisch of Abbey Road Farm in Carlton and 82 Acres in Portland for a hands-on workshop celebrating the art of preserving the seasonal harvest. Held at Abbey Road Farm in Oregon wine country, “Preserving the Bounty” explores approachable techniques for transforming fresh produce into flavorful pantry staples. Participants will learn to make a versatile Squash Miso Pepper Paste, exploring the balance of savory, sweet, and fermented flavors while gaining practical skills for extending the harvest. Come learn, taste, and celebrate the season!
Autumn Squash Three Ways
In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare autumn squash in three simple yet delicious ways: roasted delicata squash for holiday side dishes, acorn squash for use in baked goods, and spaghetti squash for hearty, vegetable forward meals. Autumn squash are beautiful, seasonal ingredients that can be used in a range of dishes, from savory to sweet. Learn how to make them star in your autumnal cooking!
Easy Cheesy: Turning Everyday Dairy into Delicious Meals
Discover how easy homemade cheese can be! In this engaging, beginner-friendly class, we’ll transform everyday milk and yogurt into two simple, nutritious cheeses. You’ll learn to make paneer, a high-protein pressed cheese that can be seasoned, fried, and turned into a satisfying main dish. Then, we’ll make labneh, a probiotic-rich cream cheese made from yogurt, and have hands-on fun creating custom schmears. We’ll finish with a delicious bagel and cream cheese tasting. No fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients, just fresh homemade goodness made with milk and yogurt from your local grocery store.
Meal Prep for Busy Families
Join Dr. Courtney Jackson and Dr. Julie Briley, co-authors of Food as Medicine Everyday, Reclaim Your Health with Whole Foods, for an interactive, hands-on nutrition and cooking workshop. They will focus on simple and nutritious meal prep strategies for busy families during the back-to-school season. You will prepare new recipes from their book, including the FAME Plate Sheet Pan Meal and Chia Seed Pudding 4 Ways, and share a delicious meal as a community.